rico
everyday, Mexico
Mexicans most often say rico for "delicious", as in está muy rico. Delicioso and sabroso are also common and fit any situation.
Meaning: tasting very good (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| rico | everyday, Mexico |
| delicioso | neutral |
| sabroso | everyday |
Use rico for food and drink in everyday talk. The feminine forms are rica, deliciosa and sabrosa. You can add muy or the ending -ísimo, as in riquísimo.
How does it change in a sentence?
With estar the word speaks about this dish right now, as in está rico. With ser it is a general trait, as in es muy rico.
When do people say it?
Praising the food is a big part of a Mexican meal, and the cook is usually happy to hear qué rico quedó.
Did you know?
- The expression qué rico can describe food, a smell, a rest or a good moment, so it is one of the most flexible praise words in Mexican Spanish.
Examples in context
- Qué rico huele.It smells so good.
- Los tacos estaban deliciosos.The tacos were delicious.
- Esta salsa está riquísima.This salsa is really tasty.
Example conversation
Marta tries the mole that her mother-in-law Elena cooked in Puebla.
- MartaElena, qué rico quedó el mole.Elena, the mole turned out so good.
- ElenaGracias, mija. ¿Quieres más?Thank you, dear. Do you want more?
- MartaSí, por favor. Está riquísimo.Yes please. It is really delicious.
